As an aspiring pilot and international athlete, I understand that exceptional engineering isn't just about calculations; it's about systems that perform flawlessly under pressure. I am committed to building the aerospace technologies and performance systems that define tomorrow's possibilities, where engineering excellence meets human ambition at the edge of what's achievable.
Citizenship : USA
Education
2022 - 2026
Duke University, Pratt School of Engineering Durham, NC, USA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - GPA: 3.53
Engineering Merit Scholarships: Dorcas Maynor and E. Ray Bucher, Jr. Scholar, Bee-Keng Boey Scholar
Relevant coursework: Aircraft Performance, Materials Engineering, Differential Equations, Fluid Mechanics.
Leadership: Treasurer for Duke Cycling: Effectively manage club’s budget of $20K. Organizer for Duke Aviator’s Club: Built aircraft simulator to teach those interested. Teach ground school lessons weekly.
2020-2022
The International School, Bangalore, India
International Baccalaureate (IB) - GPA: 40
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Work Experience
May 2025 - Aug 2025
Trio Labs, Durham, NC, USA
Mechanical Engineering Intern
• Increased productive capacity by 25%
• Created new chemical transfer process, increasing efficiency by 90%
• Devised and conducted tests on new printers to troubleshoot issues before commissioning, increasing production by 50%
2020-2022
Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Bengalore, India
Mechanical Design Engineering Intern
• Analyzed various compressor blade designs and the materials used in aircraft engines on to understand their impact on performance and durability. • Researched potential new alloys and metals for use in compressor blades and combustion chambers to enhance heat resistance and reduce manufacturing costs. • Gained hands-on exposure to turbine engine manufacturing processes and the challenges associated with material selection for high-temperature environment
Aug 2023 - Present
Duke University Motorsports, Durham, NC, USA
Chassis Design Engineer
• Designed and manufactured support jigs to precisely hold chassis tubes in place during welding, improving assembly accuracy and structural integrity.
• Created detailed engineering drawings of pedal box tubes in SolidWorks to document specifications and ensure compliance with FSAE regulations. • Utilized CNC machining techniques to enhance the build quality of the Brake Pedal Box and ensure precision in component fabrication.
Apr 2022 - Present
Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
Aeroelasticity Lab Research Assistant
• Conducted experimental and computational analysis of flexible riblet designs to study drag reduction mechanisms in turbulent flow
• Fabricated riblet samples using 3D printing, laser cutting, and soft materials; performed wind tunnel tests with load cell instrumentation and automated data logging
• Utilized CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent, FUN3D) to model steady flow with various turbulence models; validated baseline cases and documented repeatability and uncertainty.
Jan 2023 - July 2023
Volker Blum Lab, Duke University, Durhum, NC, USA
Materials Science Lab Research Assistant
• Conducted research on chalcogenides and oxide perovskites to identify potential materials with suitable band gaps and industrial scalability for replacing silicon in solar cells.
• Maintained and updated the Muchas database, a globally accessible research tool, ensuring accurate documentation of candidate materials for use by researchers worldwide.
• Utilized DataGrip, MySQL, and GitHub repositories to manage and organize large datasets, improving accessibility and efficiency in data retrieval
Skills & Interests
Technical
Software [Python, MATLAB, SolidWorks, Fusion360, MS Office, Ansys, AutoCAD] Engineering [Private Pilot’s License, Arduino, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing(GD&T), Tolerance Analysis, Engineering Drawings, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis] Manufacturing [Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing, CNC Machining, Injection Moulding,Prototyping, Water Jetting] Languages: Japanese(Beginner), Spanish (Intermediate),French (Fluent),Hindi (Fluent),Kannada(Native)
Interests: Roller and Ice Speed Skating(All India #3), Road Cycling, Cricket, Aviation, Pickleball, Photograph
